The Observer crossword from July 8, 2018
Some Everyman puzzles are (slightly) harder than others. This one was somewhere in the middle, nicely pitched, precise and a joy to solve.
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Everyman 3,739
The Observer crossword from June 10, 2018
Another flawlessly clued puzzle from many solvers’ Sunday favourite.
Independent 9,866 – Vigo
A crossword that I liked very much, full of silky smooth clues.
Everyman 3,735
The Observer crossword from 13 May 2018
The previous Everyman felt like a breeze. This one, however, …..
Independent on Sunday 1,472 – Hoskins
I am only a stand-in today but I am really pleased to have an encounter with Hoskins, my first actually (as a blogger, that is)!
S & B Derby 2018 – puzzle by Exit
Exit has become a well-known name to S&B visitors and his yearly crossword can be found (in PDF form) here: Exit @ Derby 2018.
Like the other two, it is also possible to solve the puzzle interactively: https://crossword.info/S_and_B/Exit_Derby_2018
Don’t look any further yet if you are still interested in tackling this crossword.
S & B Derby 2018 – puzzle by Egbert
Egbert’s crossword can be found here: Egbert @ Derby 2018 (as a PDF), or here: https://crossword.info/S_and_B/Egbert_Derby_2018 (interactively).
Again, don’t read any further yet if you think ‘let’s try this one, why not’.
S & B Derby 2018 – puzzle by Dalibor
The print version of Dalibor’s umpteenth crossword for an S & B event can be found here: Dalibor @ Derby 2018
Alternatively, those preferring an interactive solve should visit: https://crossword.info/S_and_B/Dalibor_Derby_2018
All this in case you are still interested in trying to solve the crossword before reading any further.
S & B Derby 2018 – the crosswords
This Saturday there’s another Sloggers & Betters event in Derby. As always on such an occasion, there will be crosswords all around. A fair few from the dailies but also some on offer … Read more >>
Everyman 3,731
The Observer crossword from Sunday 15 Apr 2018
Here’s Everyman with another ‘clunky and humourless crossword equivalent of self-assembly IKEA furniture’. Really?
Everyman 3,727
The Observer crossword / Mar 18, 2018
Some setters just can’t put a foot wrong. Here’s one of them.
Financial Times 15,798 – Sleuth
Nowadays – in the post-Dante era – it’s a guess what we will get on a Monday.
This is my first blogging encounter with Sleuth who offered a sound crossword of medium difficulty.
Everyman 3,723
The Observer crossword / Feb 18, 2018
Last week, Pierre started his Everyman blog with the lines “Everyman is such a good choice of cryptic for those new to them, or for those learning the ropes. Always carefully constructed and at a level of difficulty that should encourage people to have a go“. I am not sure whether I fully agree with that. To me, the setter, the really excellent Colin Gumbrell, offers a bit more than just that, making his puzzles a joy for more experienced solvers too. And for bloggers! 🙂
Financial Times 15,786 – Armonie
After two – in my opinion – slightly quirky Monday puzzles, the FT put the more familiar Armonie on its menu today.
Financial Times 15,774 – Hamilton
I’ve solved a handful of Hamilton crosswords before but this is my first blog of one of his.
Nowadays anything can happen on an FT Monday!